I'm trying to decide on either parallel leaf or the transverse spring set up for the coupe I'm building. I've got coil overs in my roadster but I thought I'd do it diferent this time, something a bit more "old timey". Any thoughts, after market preferences,auto wreker preferences etc?

Parallal leafs are too short to ride good....... IMHO

You can see them..........not very attractive....IMHO

The transverse is "old timey".

Coils.......not coil overs......seem to ride the best...to me.......check out the photo (bottom one)






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Same Wife, Same DEUCE Roadster, Same Job for over 20 years. Must be in a rut. AIN'T LIFE GRAND.....

Go to Pete and Jake's website www.peteandjakes.com and check out the transverse leaf rear suspension option they offer. Do not use parallel leaf springs. If you want to be different, use the transverse leaf set up. I have seen this one one of their chassis and it looks pretty slick.
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Lynn
'32 3W

I have abs of steel--they're just covered with a layer of foam padding.

I find Pete and Jakes website a little confusing to navigate. You will find it by clicking catalog and then parts.
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Lynn
'32 3W

I have abs of steel--they're just covered with a layer of foam padding.

The Pete & Jakes ladder bar setup with the transverse spring is a strong yet simple rear susp. system. This was
used by Pete in his deuce roadster which ran in the 10's, so it will take tremendous power. It also provides for lots of suspension travel.
Take a look at a recent SO-CAL catalogue, there is good info on this system.

Ed
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Hotrods forever...

Thanks guys! I figure I'll go with the transverse setup - that's what I was leaning towards.